The Washington critic., 1887-07-16
ENERGY AND THRIFT.
The Leading Business Houses of
the National Capital.
NJ me. Washington,


the modiste, Of 907 Pennsy lvania avenue, is
a native OF Virginia and received her edu-
cation In the Georgetown Convent. For
over thirty years she has been in business in
the city and keeps pace with the latest
styles, visiting New York every few weeks
for this purpose. Among the better class OF
trade in this city she has an established
reputation for artistic cutting and elegant
fitting which is second to none. In ad-
dition to her extensive business In the above
line, she manufactures an article which is
rapidly acquiring a reputation destined to
place her In a position OF wealth and emil
nence. II. Washington's Magic Cream, or
sunburn or any facial eruption, skin dis.
cases, etc., is guaranteed to do all
claimed for 1t, and thousands OF
testimonials bear witness to it's efficacy. A
prominent firm Of New York have offered
to invest $50, 900 in advertising and give her
half the profits II she would give them its
exclusive sale. Mime. Washington will fur
nish the remedy free OF charge to those who
are not able TO purchase, feeling that where
she can benefit suffering humanity she
should do SO. Her parlors at 9O7 Pennsyl-
vania avenue are handsomely fitted up aud
trimmed, many Of the designs being con-
tributed by her daughter. No worthy char
liable object is turned empty. handed from
her door, and in many ways she has a strong
hold upon the community.
John A. Berger,
practical matchmaker, jeweler and optician,
established his business in 1870, and Is To-
Gated at No. 3S II street northwest. He has
large stock Of as fine and reliable goods as
any similar dealer In the city, besides
watches OF both American and European
manufacture. He makes specially OF re-
pairing. His show cases are filled with a
| dazzling display Of elaborate jevelry, COM
prising elegant gold pins, rings, bracelets,
collar, cuff and sleeve buttons, necklaces,
| charms, etc., as well as rare and precious
| stones; also large assortment Of solid sill
yer, gold and plated ware. He deals In
watches OF any reputable make, and has
lately enlarged his stock OF optical goods;
| so at present he is prepared to furnish spec
tacles to euit all sights and at the most
reasonable prices. Mr. Berger was born In
Germany, where he learned the watch
makers trade, In which he has had an ex-
perience OF thirty years, and has resided In
Washington since 1866.
A. j. Collier.
The subject of this notice is a native OF
Pennsylvania, born 10 Philadelphia In 1912
and came to this city in lS43 Mr.. Collier
bueiuSeo
In early life, and his artistic skill is attested
by the work executed by himself In the
| White House and other prominent build
| ings, and he is among the few who can
| complete contract without having to EN-.
| ploy specialist Brick front repairing,
| glazing and wall painting specially.
| None but skilled union men employed.
| lie has been engaged In business at his
| present location for the last fifteen years.
u. W. Considino.
Prominent among the young business men
of'he city is the gentleman whose name
heads this article. He is a native of the Dis
trct, born in 1855 Mr.. Considine acquired
knowledge Of the stove business In early
life, and is now established at 1885 Seventh
street northwest, where he keeps full line
Of all kinds of heating apparatus, making the
Royal Hot Air Furnace specially. Orders
for Timing In all Its branches promptly exc
cuted In the most workman-like manner in
any part OF the city. Mr., C.'s practical
knowledge Of the business gives him ad-
vantages over those not thus favored.